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    232 prop question I need some help!

    if your not getting enough RPM's you need a finer pitch prop. the standard rule is 200rpm increase every 1" of pitch you go down
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    Thankyou! those are the picts I needed
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    thanks for those picts everyone! I see a few differences: -the front mounts sit lower on the 270 vs the 268. -the aft mounts attachment points are different because of the vinyl trim around the window. judging by the picts on the graph paper 1" grid, the aft mounts are 18" tall and each of...
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    Cabin Rod Storage 270 islander

    im wanting to build a pair of the folding in cabin rod rack. ive seen a few from different boats but my windows are different then the older 282's. wondering if anyone has a 2004 or 2005 270 islander with the rod storage rack and if they could take a pict or 6 for me? some measurements...
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    Pulpit & Windlass For Sale

    roller thru the pulpit or over the front style? free?
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    DIY SOS: Fuel Filler & Vent Hose Replacement on 2006 Sailfish 282 – HELP NEEDED!

    um, yes.. you do need anti syphon valves on your fuel tank.
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    275 owners with twin 250s: how does it ride?

    id tell that dealer they just lost a customer. HI, id like "this"..... no, were giving you "this other thing".... goodbye lol I run twin 250 verados on my 270. yes, It is a fast boat. yes it sits lower in the water then twin 150's or a single 250. but its exactly what I want from a boat...
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    Wanted: 228 Seafarer mooring cover

    This smells like a scam. New member, no posts, and requesting you email him … beware
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    27 sailfish repower

    interesting choice. I would have gone with twins but interested to hear how it performs. im thinking you will miss the traction of two props, maneuverability etc
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    What is this thing I found on my boat?

    I've got one of those installed infront of the motors on the splash well on my 270.
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    Adding a Windless Anchor

    I added a lewmar v700 to my Wellcraft v-20. it would self deploy a delta anchor off a standard simple bow roller. was nice when stopping off in a bay to anchor for the night or for a day of refreshments/bbqing. was so much nicer then hauling anchor by hand. you'll likely need 2ga from your...
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    passenger seat install

    I've just used big screws when mounting those pedestal seat bases. never needed a toggle
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    anchor roller swap

    thanks for the picts but im looking for the OEM one with the rounded front
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    anchor roller swap

    doesn't look like the oem Grady one. do you have any picts of your swap?
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    Sailfish Stb. Through Hulls

    oh sheite that sucks. hopefully you've got everything well rinsed. try to spray every electrical connector with something to stop corrosion have you found the cause of the flooding? bad hose? cracked thru hull?
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    anchor roller swap

    im looking to swap my bow rollers from the classic over the front, to the through the middle of the pulpit style. wondering if anyone has a lead on Gradys bow roller they used? looks like this one, found on the 232, some 282's and the marlin 300... probably others too. im looking to save...
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    Got a 2003-2005 270 Islander?

    I wish it wrapped around to the dotted red line
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    Got a 2003-2005 270 Islander?

    all my canvas has shrunk, or the boat has swelled, lol.... not happy with it. (in its current state or its functionality) I would actually like a one piece plastic windshield that was wider ,curved around the corner a bit so im not staring at a 2" wide seam in the middle or at the corners id...
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    Advise sought on outboard upgrade

    5 more 30 day trips? thats a tough spot. re rigging is going to run you 10k in labour and parts. for a low cost fix id look for another HPDI. spending a bunch on an undesirable year (2006) 250 engine wouldn't be my solution. even if the exhaust kits were done, the block is still...